Emma Melin Studios


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $5,250

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $550

Packages

Prices start at $5,250


About Emma Melin Studios

Emma Melin Studios

Documentary Wedding Photographer

Hey there, I'm Emma! I am an outgoing and free-spirited photographer living in Manhattan (but born & raised in the Midwest! My heart longs for creating art and telling remarkable stories. I love a good trip to the farmers market, a wine night with my friends, and spending time with my loved ones.

Life is about enjoying the little things. Like dancing in the kitchen with your partner or breakfast in bed on a Sunday. My job is as your photographer to show you how these seemingly minuscule moments are something truly beautiful. Emma Melin Studios exists to preserve your most precious and beautiful moments, no matter how big or small.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images

Emma Melin Studios packages

Gold Package

10 hours

Peak pricing $6,500

Description

This package is best suited for couples looking for their whole day to be covered. With this package you can expect to have your getting ready captured up to as well as those sloppy drunk dancing photos. Couples who are having traditional elements or larger weddings often choose this package.

What’s included
  • Pre-booking consultation
  • Complimentary engagement session
  • Gallery Delivery Gift
  • Timeline Assistance
  • Up to 10 hours of coverage
  • Minimum of 500 photos
  • 6-12 week turn around time
  • Second Shooter included for 8 hours

Silver Package

8 hours

Peak pricing $5,250

Description

This package is best for couples who don't need a full day's worth of coverage but still want the majority of their day captured. This package is enough to cover the very end of getting ready up until the big moments during your reception like speeches and first dances! This is a good option for couples who are having a more non-traditional day.

What’s included
  • Pre-booking consultation
  • Complimentary engagement session
  • Gallery delivery gift
  • Timeline assistance
  • Up to 8 hours of coverage
  • Minimum of 300 photos
  • 6-12 week turn around time

Reviews

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  • Emma is FREAKING amazing. 1000/10

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    Michelle + R.Dec 16

    From the moment Ronnie and I met Emma on a video call, I knew she was the one I wanted to capture our wedding day with her incredible documentary-style photography. Emma blew us away right from the start with our engagement shoot last year in SoHo, and she absolutely exceeded all expectations on the wedding day! I didn’t even think that was possible, but she made it happen. We had a flawless day, and she played a huge role in making it all come together perfectly. Emma is not just an amazing photographer; she’s a creative genius behind the camera. Her ability to give clear direction while seeing things from a unique perspective is mind-blowing. She made Ronnie and I feel like models in front of the lens! Our sneak peeks arrived less than 24 hours after the wedding, and I am completely BLOWN AWAY. Honestly, I’m still in shock. Her work belongs on the cover of Vogue. Emma’s attention to detail was so appreciated throughout the process. She had a list of every family member shot we wanted, plus a few of the “inspo” ideas I had in mind. She didn’t miss a beat. Despite the long day, she kept the atmosphere fun while making sure we got every shot on the list—and still stuck to the timeline she helped us create! Emma is so much more than just a photographer. Over the past year, she became a friend, a wedding advice guru, and my go-to person for all things wedding aesthetic. On the day of the wedding, Emma and Jenny (our amazing second photographer) were the dream team. They collaborated seamlessly with our video team, bouncing ideas back and forth right on the spot. It was incredible to watch so many talented creatives come together to capture our day. And let’s talk about the kids—Emma definitely has a special touch with children! She was a total hit with our two flower girls (ages 1 and 4), knowing exactly how to talk to them in a way that made them feel special and get those perfect smiles for the camera. I truly cannot imagine my wedding day without Emma. From both a creative standpoint and in terms of planning, she was key to how smooth everything went. We are so thankful for her! I can’t wait to work with Emma again in the future. 10000/10 experience. She is truly exceptional!

  • Emma Melin is one of a kind!!

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    Katelyn & M.Dec 8, 2024

    If you are looking for a photographer book Emma Melin Studios!!! We had received endless recommendations for our Novemeber 2024 wedding and Emma Melin Studios was on every recommendation, because she’s that good! We met Emma over zoom in Jan 2024, she was polite, kind, and genuinely wanted to hear about on LGBTQ love story and our vision for our wedding day. Emma shot our engagement shoot in Asbury Park NJ (a place that is so special to us) we have such a blast grabbing drinks, pizza, and even ice cream throughout our shoot, which led to phenomenal engagement photos that truly fit our relationship and personalities to a T. During the shoot Emma communicated with us effectively, letting us be ourselves. Fast forward to the best day of our lives. 11.02.24– Emma shot our wedding day in Philadelphia, PA. She communicated with us over zoom the week prior to create a timeline and to discuss a list of things we definitely wanted her to capture. I remember sitting in the chair getting my hair done when she came to the bridal suite all my nerves went away. Emma radiates passion for her craft while truly appreciating every relationship she encounters. Emma made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day, hyped us up, and took the dopest pictures of everything we wanted and more. We not only gained endless memories to relive through these photos but we always gained a friend for life. Whatever you do- book Emma Melin Studios!

  • Emma is the Best

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    Destiny W.Dec 1, 2024

    From the moment we first reached out to Emma Melin Studios, their communication was open, great, and timely. They understood our vision and worked closely with us to capture all the special moments of our wedding day. The quality of their work was excellent - the photos are fun, creative, and truly worth the investment. Emma and her team made shooting family portraits super quick and easy, and they respected that we didn't enjoy too much posing, keeping that portion limited. We couldn't be happier with the beautiful memories they helped create that we'll cherish forever.

  • The BEST

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    Ashley R.Nov 30, 2024

    When searching for a documentary-style wedding photographer, I was completely lost in the sea of endless Instagram profiles. Finding Emma's was like hitting the photographer jackpot. Capturing genuine moments is her specialty. Aside from the obligatory family portraits, we didn’t give Emma any specific direction, yet she managed to capture every single special moment perfectly. To say that my husband, our friends, family, and I are amazed by the photos she has shared with us so far would be an understatement. “Superb, phenomenal, stunning, magazine-worthy” are just a few of the words our friends and family have used to describe our photos. The attention to detail is unparalleled. Emma is professional, efficient, kind, talented, and truly everything you need in a wedding photographer. We could not be happier and highly recommend her!


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